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ExpiredMileage
129,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by centre cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis top elevation by centre cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides of vehicle (6.6.6)
Front tyres perished
Offside centre body mount tube corroded
clutch anti slip missing
Offside Front tyre perished
clutch pedal anti slip device missing
rear UJ on rear propshaft worn
Front tyres slightly perished
clutch pedal anti slip missing
rear cross member corroded outside of prescribed areas
service brake efficiency only just met, rear brakes could improve with service
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated incorrect wheel nut fitted (4.2.A.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front tyres slightly perished
Rear cross member corroded outside of prescribed areas
clutch pedal anti slip missing
front brake pads friction surfaces almost contact each other, as lip has been created outside of outer edge of disc
rear propshaft rear uj worn
wipers do not work on fast speed
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads friction surfaces almost contact each other, as lip has been created outside of outer edge of disc
rear propshaft rear uj worn
wipers do not work on fast speed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
clutch pedal sticks down on occasions
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside drag link ball joint gaiter insecure
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside wiper blades split
offside drag link ball joint gaiter insecure
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres are slightly cracking
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
looks as if nsf tyre touches suspension, clear at time of test
rear prop shaft, front joint play , recommend replacement
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
looks as if nsf tyre touches suspension, clear at time of test
rear prop shaft, front joint play , recommend replacement
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Propshaft component defective
corrosion on rear panel near toe bar
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M203 VMB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M203 VMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M203 VMB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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